Online CME Credits
Learn something new in your specialty and in others while earning free continuing medical education (CME) credits with our CME activities and case-based CME opportunities.
Our quick, engaging, and free online CME activities for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are designed to keep you up to date with the latest medical developments and practices.
Accredited CME Activities from the Experts
Designed around highly relevant and unusual cases, we’ve built a unique library of CME activities. Our team of medical advisors create activities in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
CME & Education Center
The CME & Education Center within the Figure 1 app is constantly growing and updated based on the latest medical trends to help you pick up skills and insights on both the everyday and the rare.
In addition to our CME activities, when you review a case on Figure 1, you can earn free CME credits. Simply review a case and answer three questions on how the case will impact your practice to earn CME credits. That’s more than 100,000 chances for credits — all for free.
CME FAQs
What is online CME?
CME stands for continuing medical education and is designed to help healthcare professionals stay on top of the latest developments in medical care.
Why are CME credits important?
CME credits prove that you have participated in continuing medical education activities and can be used to meet requirements of medical boards, associations, hospitals, and other professional groups.
How do I get CME credits online with Figure 1?
Once you become a verified member of Figure 1, you gain access to our growing library of continuing medical education activities in our CME & Education Center. Activity credits for Figure 1 activities are available to U.S. physicians, nurses, and physician assistants, but all healthcare professionals are welcome to view and complete the activities.
We also offer the opportunity for U.S. physicians to earn free CME credits by reviewing a Figure 1 case and answering three questions on how the case will impact their practice.
Is Figure 1’s free CME accredited?
Yes, the activities and case-based CME opportunities through Figure 1 are accredited in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and qualify for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Some of our activities are also accredited by ANCC and AAPA.
How do I earn CME credit through Figure 1?
There are two ways to earn free CME credits through Figure 1.
- CME activities in the CME & Education Center: Participate in a CME activity and complete a short post-test. Credits for Figure 1 activities are available to U.S. physicians, nurses, and physician assistants (see the first slide of an activity for details).
- Case-based CME opportunities: Review a case in Figure 1 and answer three simple questions. Credits are available to U.S. physicians.
How can I access CME certificates?
You can download your CME certificate in the Figure 1 app from the Completed CME tab in the CME & Education Center.
How do I know if I’m eligible for CME?
All Figure 1 members are welcome to complete CME activities within the CME & Education Center. CME credits through Figure 1 activities are currently available for U.S. physicians and physician assistants only.
Learn more about Figure 1 CME eligibility
Earn Free CME Credits
Sign up for Figure 1 and gain access to 100,000+ opportunities for CME credits — for free.